Author Archives: robertwilkie

Making an fm jammer

Posted on January 23, 2023 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple build overall https://www.instructables.com/DIY-FM-Radio-Jammer-Circuit-Using-LC-Oscillator/

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Simple Heat set press

Posted on January 20, 2023 by robertwilkie

This is used to press inserts (like nuts) into plastic. Interesting and cheap build overall. https://www.instructables.com/Easy-Build-Heat-Set-Insert-Press/

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Make a portable propane camp fire

Posted on January 19, 2023 by robertwilkie

One of the mroe crazy builds I have seen, the author basically turns an ammo box into a grill like setup. Clever build overall https://www.instructables.com/Tactical-Ammo-Can-Portable-Propane-Fire-Pit/

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Automatic pill dispenser

Posted on January 18, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice idea to dispense and tell you if you have taken your pills or not. https://www.instructables.com/Automatic-Pill-or-Medication-Dispenser/

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Ant weight robot class

Posted on January 17, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice article about building lightweight robots for battles https://hackaday.com/2022/12/18/antweight-combat-robot-tips-shared-from-experience/

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Drill to powersaw

Posted on January 16, 2023 by robertwilkie

I thought this was a funny build, basically taking a hack saw, drill, and making a bandsaw like thing to cut stuff. Would I do this? No…too much work. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/power-hacksaw-cordless-drill-video-92941#post210434

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Another nice multi device track saw build

Posted on January 13, 2023 by robertwilkie

Its a fence that can be self clamped to the board you are cutting. This one allows for a circular saw, jig saw, and router to be used. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/innovative-multifunction-woodworking-track-guide-locking-system-perfect-wo-93206#post211231

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Cool magnetic gear box

Posted on January 12, 2023 by robertwilkie

Clever build for a gear box with magnets. Could be useful for underwater robots for example. https://www.instructables.com/Magnetic-Gear-Box/

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Build a concrete CNC

Posted on January 11, 2023 by robertwilkie

Nice build, price is not too bad at first (under a grand) UNTIL you add in the concrete mixer and pusher…thats 4500$ alone…. https://medium.com/@Nik_chen/how-to-assemble-your-own-concrete-3d-printer-4e6da490b6e6

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Office Space Hacker caught

Posted on January 10, 2023 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this article. The hacker (software developer) thought was a bit more greedy than the movie. https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/6/23542859/office-space-fraud-zulily-employee-security

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